Discovering the Basic Truths of Christianity

by Larry Kreider

Overview

After teaching new believers the basic truths of Christianity for more than 35 years, Larry Kreider shares the down-to-earth reality of Christ. Filled with hundreds of real-life stories spanning the globe, denominations, and cultures, you will be amazed at how real the Gospel is. God loved the people of the world so much that He gave up His one and only Son (John 3:16 The Great Book). This easy-to-read and easy-to-understand two-book series in basic Christian doctrine can be used in a variety of ways including as a: Personal daily devotional. Tool for mentoring relationships. Small-group study. Biblical foundation course for Sunday school classes. Discovering the Basic Truths of Christianity covers the major biblical tenets, including faith, baptism, knowing Jesus as Savior, forgiveness, repentance from sin, the resurrection, and many others. Laying a solid foundation with contemporary examples brings focus to the timelessness and practicality of the Word of God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780768497212
Publisher:	Destiny Image, Inc.
Publication date:	07/28/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	790 KB

About the Author

Larry Kreider is the International Director of DOVE Christian Fellowship International (DCFI), a worldwide network of churches spanning six continents. An author and speaker at conferences and churches, Larry travels internationally training Christians to make disciples. Larry has written more than 20 books, including Building Your Personal House of Prayer,Hearing God, and Authentic Spiritual Mentoring.

Table of Contents

Introduction 13

Part I Knowing Jesus Christ as Lord 15

Chapter 1 How to Build a Solid Foundation 17

Chapter 2 We Must Count the Cost 29

Chapter 3 Total Trust Required 39

Chapter 4 Hot, Cold, or Lukewarm? 49

Part II The New Way of Living 59

Chapter 5 Works vs. Faith 61

Chapter 6 Faith in God 75

Chapter 7 The Potent Mixture: Faith and the Word 87

Chapter 8 We Can Live Victoriously 97

Part III New Testament Baptisms 109

Chapter 9 Baptism in Water 111

Chapter 10 More Baptisms 123

Chapter 11 Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Part 1) 133

Chapter 12 Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Part 2) 145

Part IV Building for Eternity 157

Chapter 13 Imparting Blessing and Healing 159

Chapter 14 Imparting Authority 171

Chapter 15 We Will Live Forever 181

Chapter 16 God Judges All 193

Part V Freedom From the Curse 205

Chapter 17 What Is a Curse? 207

Chapter 18 Reclaiming What the Enemy Stole 219

Chapter 19 Receiving Freedom in Jesus' Name 231

Chapter 20 You Can Be Completely Free 245

Part VI Living in the Grace of God 261

Chapter 21 What Is Grace? 263

Chapter 22 Responding to God's Grace 275

Chapter 23 Speaking Grace to the Mountain 287

Chapter 24 Grace for Everyday Living 299